Blue Boat Crews Announced for The Gemini Boat Race 2022

The Boat Race Company Limited, in partnership with Oxford University Boat Club, Oxford University Women’s Boat Club and Cambridge University Boat Club, has today hosted The Gemini Boat Race 2022 Crew Announcement in London at The Mandarin Oriental, Knightsbridge.
    
Preparation for The Boat Race is the most intense physical and mental experience in the world of rowing. It demands huge attention to detail from the coaches and support teams and incredible dedication and commitment from the student athletes.    

The event, hosted by Andrew Cotter, announced the 36 crew members who have won a coveted place in their Blue Boat. 
 
Chair of The Boat Race Company Ltd, Tim Senior said: 
 
“We are very excited that in less than a month The Boat Race will return to the Championship Course in London after two long years away. The Boat Race is one of the most iconic events in world sport and we are looking forward to welcoming our supporters and crews back to the Tideway.  Thanks to the support of our Principal Partner Gemini, who have recommitted to the race for 3 years after they were with us last year in Ely, we have been able to support our athletes to train to a world class standard and also reach out to local communities to introduce a whole new generation to rowing and its ability to empower, unite and transform. 

Crew selection is the culmination of many months of dedicated training from our athletes.  As well as punishing physical training, these crews have bonded and pulled together to become more than the sum of their parts. This year the crews are of a phenomenal standard, including numerous Olympic and world class rowers from all over the world. It is a unique feature of the Boat Race that oarsmen and women who have learned to row at school or College can be in a crew racing alongside recent Olympians. We are very proud of the opportunities that the Boat Race gives to athletes who meet the requisite standard regardless of background and look forward to a series of excellent races on 3 April.”  

Blair Halliday, Head of UK, Gemini  said:

“On behalf of Gemini and as Principal Partner of The Boat Race, I'd like to congratulate the crews announced today. All of the athletes demonstrate incredible levels of commitment, perseverance and endurance, and we are looking forward to seeing them race on the Championship Course.”